On Jan 22, 11:33*pm, Rich Grise wrote:
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The reason I'm doing this is because I'm assembling another one of
those "HDTV" 4-bay bowtie antennas, ...
Thanks!
Rich

Why not use brass or aluminum wire? In my experience they are easier
to recondition when the contacts age and oxidize. The copper on
welding wire is very thin and doesn't last long.

Ox-gard keeps my exposed outdoor antenna connections conductive for
several years:
http://www.olypen.com/craigh/oxgard.htm

jsw